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About Talk to Kat
Professional Counselling in Cardiff
Hi. I'm Kat (She/Her/Hers)
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), adhering to their ethical code and committed to working in a respectful, non-judgmental and confidential environment.
I’m a humanistic, existential counsellor in Cardiff, offering trauma-informed, inclusive counselling for adults who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low, disconnected from themselves or others or who may be experiencing loss or grief.
I offer in-person counselling in Cardiff as well as online sessions across the UK. Many people I work with are based locally and are looking for a counsellor in Cardiff who offers a calm, relational, and affirming space to talk.
My work is grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. Rather than diagnosing or trying to “fix” you, counselling offers space to slow down, reflect, and explore what your experiences mean for you.
I work with many people who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent (including ADHD and autism), or who have experienced trauma, long-term stress, or feeling misunderstood. You don’t need a diagnosis or a clear explanation — it’s enough to feel that something isn’t quite right.
Sessions are collaborative, non-judgmental, and shaped around your needs. We’ll work at a pace that feels safe, focusing on meaning, choice, emotional awareness, and how you relate to yourself and the world around you.
Specialties / Issues I work with include:
• Anxiety and panic
• Trauma and complex trauma including PTSD/C-PTSD
• Grief and loss (bereavement, ambiguous loss, identity loss, complicated grief)
• Stress and burnout
• Depression and low mood
• Neurodivergent experiences (ADHD, autism)
• LGBTQIA+ identity, sexuality, and gender
• Shame, self-esteem, and inner criticism
• Relationship and attachment difficulties
• Feeling stuck, numb, or overwhelmed
My practice is trauma-informed, meaning emotional safety, choice, and consent are central to how we work. This is especially important for people seeking counselling in Cardiff after difficult or overwhelming experiences.
I’m neurodiversity-affirming and adapt therapy to different communication styles, sensory needs, and ways of processing. I also offer LGBTQIA+ affirming counselling, where identities are respected and never pathologized.
Professional Counselling in Cardiff
My Experience
I have experience counselling for universities as well as domestic violence and bereavement charities. Currently, I work for a charity supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
I am a professional member of the Creative Counsellors community, enabling me to be part of a values-led and creative community but also to continue to find new ways of reflecting, understanding and experiencing our mind and body.
My Training and Learning
I enjoy learning and feel that it is important as a Therapist that I keep learning and developing to ultimately benefit you, the client. In the past few years I have attended workshops on trauma, existential anxiety during COVID-19, gender (to understand and learn further to support gender diverse identities) relational depth, developing existential courage and resilience and also trained with the Foundation for Infant Loss, developing my skills in grief and trauma surrounding pregnancy and infant loss. I have also undertaken training in trans awareness and inclusivity to develop my skills and knowledge in supporting those in the community.
I have undertaken training in the Dream Completion Technique with Dr Justin Havens to help provide support for nightmares from traumatic experiences as well as exploring trust in child sexual abuse from a person-centred perspective with Dr Susanna Alyce.
I have also undertaken training in working with male survivors of sexual abuse with Jeremy Sachs and LGBTQI+ Intimate Partner Violence with Stephen Maxwell.
I have attended a two day course with Alex Drummond and New Pathways on working with transgender and gender questioning clients.
I have participated in training with Dominic Davies and The Brighton Therapy Partnership on Gender, Sexuality, Relationship and Diversity (GSRD).
Training has also been undertaken to enable to become an autism informed practitioner.
I'm also very excited that I now offer Trauma Informed Film Therapy. This is a therapeutic approach that uses movies as tools for emotional insight, self-reflection, and healing. Instead of talking *about* feelings directly, films allow us to experience them safely through characters, stories, and imagery.
In addition to Film Therapy, I've also recently undertaken training in Geek Therapy. The term Geek Therapy was coined by Josué Cardona in 2011 and refers to a specific model of integrating Geek culture into practice. Using your interests such as Gaming, Anime, Card games, comic books, music, books, film, TV, etc. to connect with your feelings and experience.
Counsellor in Cardiff – A Supportive Space for Adults
Seeking counselling can be a significant step, particularly if you have felt misunderstood or marginalized in the past. My aim is to provide a calm, respectful, and affirming therapeutic relationship, where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.
If you are looking for a humanistic existential counsellor in Cardiff who is trauma-informed, neuro-affirmative, and LGBTQIA+ affirmative, you are welcome to get in touch.
Your Sessions in Cardiff and the UK
It is your decision how long you come to counselling for; some people can find that they have achieved what they wanted and needed within a few sessions and others may prefer to attend sessions on a long-term basis, allowing time for self-exploration and the potential for change.
These sessions are about you, for you and you decide what you want from counselling.
Where?
Cardiff
I have a comfortable, peaceful room based at Temple Court on Cathedral Road in Cardiff. It is approximately 20 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by bus from Cardiff Central Station. Free parking is sometimes available along Cathedral Road and paid parking is almost always available in Sophia Gardens.
There is a lift available and the room is suitable for a wheelchair, bike or pushchair/pram.
When?
I aim to be as flexible as possible to meet your needs, so please discuss your preferred hours with me and I will try my best to meet your request.
How?
You can choose how you want the session, whether that be in person, via telephone or Zoom or via outdoor/walk and talk therapy.
Please think about which option you would feel the most comfortable with and what will work best for you.
I'm happy to discuss your options with you so that you feel safe and comfortable in our sessions together.
Face to Face/In-Person Counselling
Taking place in my room located at Temple Court in Cardiff. In-person sessions take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays .
This provides you with a confidential setting in which to explore and process your feelings.
Telephone Counselling
This provides you with the opportunity to speak in whatever space you feel comfortable - be this in work, at your home, in your car or in the local park.
Once a time has been agreed, I will call you to begin the session.
These take place on Mondays and Tuesdays .
Online Counselling (using Zoom)
Like Telephone counselling, online counselling enables the sessions to take place in a setting of your choice.
Once a time has been agreed, I will send you the Zoom link and open the room for the session.
You can download the Zoom app and use it via your phone, tablet, PC or laptop.
These take place on Mondays and Tuesdays .
Walk and Talk/Outdoor therapy
Walk and Talk Counselling is what it says on the tin - we meet outside and walk and talk.
In these sessions, you set the pace of the walk and have the opportunity to let the outside in.
This can provide an alternative to looking at a screen, or speaking into the phone, offering a change of scenery and allowing nature be a part of the sessions.
Sometimes, you may prefer to just sit outside rather than walk and talk and that's perfectly fine! Whichever way you feel most comfortable, we'll work together, talk together so you have that release and an opportunity to focus on you.
*Please note* Availability currently is for Tuesday Mornings.
How do I know if I want to book a session?
I'm happy to talk with you for a free brief discussion before you book a session, to help you decide if counselling is for you. You can contact me via the details below.
Ultimately, it is my hope that our relationship can show you the gift of counselling which will enable you to embrace change and understand yourself better.
Fees
Individual Face to Face sessions, Telephone and Zoom sessions cost £55.00 and last for approximately 50 minutes.
Individual Outdoors/Walk and Talk sessions cost £55.00 and last for approximately 60 minutes.
The first session is an assessment session which lasts 60 minutes and costs £60.00
Contact Kat
Please get in touch via email, phone or the contact form at the bottom of the page and let's talk
Talk to Kat Counselling Service
13a Cathedral Road, Cardiff, UK
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Humanistic Counsellor in Cardiff | Trauma, Anxiety & Affirming Therapy
A safe, compassionate and affirming space to explore what you're going through, at your own pace.
